MSU Denver
Metropolitan State University of Denver · Denver, Colorado · Public
MSU Denver admitted 99% of 11,749 applicants (Common Data Set 2024-2025). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 880–1110 in the middle half. Test scores aren’t considered (test blind). 30% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at MSU Denver
Enter a score to see whether MSU Denver is a reach, target or likely school for you.
It doesn’t look at test scores, so this uses the admit rate (99%) alone.
A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more. To see your whole list at once, use the chances calculator.
Application deadlines
MSU Denver’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application is free, and MSU Denver accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check MSU Denver’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
MSU Denver doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.
What admissions weighs
How MSU Denver rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
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Important
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Considered
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Test scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Not considered
- Class rank
- Interview
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
- Showing interest
What it costs
Full price with housing is – a year. After grants, students paid $13,727 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is MSU Denver’s acceptance rate?
MSU Denver admitted 99% of applicants: 11,610 of 11,749 (Common Data Set 2024-2025).
When is MSU Denver’s application deadline?
MSU Denver uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.
What SAT score do you need for MSU Denver?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 880 to 1110, with a median around 1010. A score at or above 1010 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is MSU Denver’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27, and MSU Denver accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Does MSU Denver have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, MSU Denver asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one optional statement, up to 800 words, if challenges affected your grades). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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